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High school seniors reveal choices in joyous ‘signing day’ ceremony

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The class of 2029 — currently in kindergarten — read touching letters of encouragement and advice for the largely low-income, minority upperclassmen, most of them the first in their families to attend college. On this spring day at Boston University “we celebrate seniors on their journey to college and life beyond!” Tutors danced.

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‘We’re aides, not maids.’ How one high-demand job shows education system’s failings

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The need for home health aides is projected to grow by 34 percent between 2019 and 2029. She ultimately got into the one free program in the district, OIC-DC, which is subsidized by the district government and private funds. And the need is expected to grow, up by 34 percent between 2019 and 2029 , according to the U.S.

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Can start-up companies profit off one of the lowest paid professions: home-based child care?

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To meet that goal they’d have to launch 100,000 new businesses per year from now until 2029. As of December 2018, only 12 percent of Wonderschool families paid for child care with government vouchers, which are regulated by states and are usually only available to families making less than the state median income.

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Like it or not, Trump is the next president — Now, here’s how he can improve higher ed

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Right now, the federal government is the primary funding source for public colleges and universities through federal grants, loans and tax credits. Students and parents are given these funds to take to whichever university they choose, regardless of whether it is public, private or for-profit.

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Democratic wish list includes billions to help students finish their degrees

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The program would run from the 2023-2024 academic year, through 2029-2030. Piper Hendricks, director of communications for the Institute for Higher Education Policy, said the completion fund is not a “nice-to-have” piece — it’s essential. Still, the fund is a long shot.

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What education could look like under Harris and Walz

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Walz also required every state agency, including the department of education , to appoint tribal-state liaisons and formally consult with tribal governments. But Congress has never come close to meeting that goal, and today the federal government distributes only about 15 percent of the total cost of educating students with disabilities.

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